tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4752133508404720649.post7670255899561607571..comments2023-04-16T04:34:24.982-07:00Comments on A Zigzag Road: The writer's voice (mainly)joanne foxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12694158807826275846noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4752133508404720649.post-73831305677911138512010-08-09T13:21:45.945-07:002010-08-09T13:21:45.945-07:00Voice is so important isn't it? And hard to pi...Voice is so important isn't it? And hard to pin down and get right.HelenMWaltershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16182100572365505905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4752133508404720649.post-6430757221543015682010-08-09T10:37:28.169-07:002010-08-09T10:37:28.169-07:00Margo, your post was fantastic and it really made ...Margo, your post was fantastic and it really made me think.<br /><br />Talli, I like that idea about the clarinet voice too. It's interesting how we come to define ourselves isn't it?joanne foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12694158807826275846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4752133508404720649.post-40998815499960996902010-08-09T10:00:33.447-07:002010-08-09T10:00:33.447-07:00What a great post. It's a funny thing, voice. ...What a great post. It's a funny thing, voice. I love how Chevalier described hers.Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4752133508404720649.post-69978781818134251902010-08-09T08:50:48.844-07:002010-08-09T08:50:48.844-07:00Hey, thanks for mentioning my post! I loved the co...Hey, thanks for mentioning my post! I loved the comparison to uncovering fossils. I never thought of it that way before, but it is a beautiful (and hopeful!) picture.Margo Berendsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03476308235642890474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4752133508404720649.post-86470089919839504202010-08-09T06:37:21.375-07:002010-08-09T06:37:21.375-07:00Ellie, I think you're doing really well for so...Ellie, I think you're doing really well for someone who's only been writing 18 months. <br /><br />Kitty, I think you are spot on about finding the voice as you write. It only comes out of that process.<br /><br />Joanna, I do remember that bit in the Stephen King book. Yes, I agree that it is helpful to think of the story already existing and our job is to delve deep enough to uncover it.<br /><br />Karen, when we begin writing a lot of us probably think there is a proper way to do it. Sometimes what's needed is the courage to tell the story that is in you.joanne foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12694158807826275846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4752133508404720649.post-82682246844120978032010-08-09T06:03:36.409-07:002010-08-09T06:03:36.409-07:00You're so right about voice. It's only wh...You're so right about voice. It's only when I stopped worrying about how I was 'supposed' to be writing that I felt my own voice came through. <br /><br />Agree too that the stories that come the most naturally and deeply felt are the ones that tend to do well.<br /><br />Interesting post :o)Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05986874444030474719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4752133508404720649.post-52513809561445654362010-08-09T05:53:44.609-07:002010-08-09T05:53:44.609-07:00Thank you, Joanne. I shall definitely listen to th...Thank you, Joanne. I shall definitely listen to this. I was reminded of Stephen King's book, On Writing, in which he says that stories are like fossils. They already exist, intact and perfect, but are often buried deeply and need writers to unearth them. The important thing is to excavate them carefully and gently in order to preserve their shape and uniqueness. Then, by slowly removing the layers of sand and earth obscuring their beauty, they will reveal their shape to you. I think it helps me to feel that the story is waiting for me to find it and is whole. It is up to me to make the discovery and, when it works well,there is no greater satisfaction.<br /><br />I agree that our voice is vital. I can feel mine developing and growing in confidence, but only because I never stop writing. I am scared of taking a break, because only the act of writing reveals that voice. And is is such a privilege to hear it and never ceases to bring that joy.Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10346863303904973315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4752133508404720649.post-76872809101929160922010-08-09T05:21:01.895-07:002010-08-09T05:21:01.895-07:00Oooh I can play that link on iplayer! Will listen ...Oooh I can play that link on iplayer! Will listen to it over the weekend - thanks for this!<br /><br />Yes, I read Margo's very thoughtful piece about voice. It really is something organic that develops over time and practice. I guess for me the main thing is to feel confident and comfortable enough with whatever voice I find as I write.<br /><br />Take care<br />xOld Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185547869183611159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4752133508404720649.post-47507999573055945782010-08-09T04:56:58.112-07:002010-08-09T04:56:58.112-07:00I read Margo's brilliant post, Jo. I highly re...I read Margo's brilliant post, Jo. I highly recommend it to anyone reading this post. You'll learn a lot.<br /><br />I agree that finding our voice comes only through lots of writing. Having been writing for about 18 months now, I'm only just starting to find it! I've got a long way to go, I think.Ellie Garratthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03731071128348213067noreply@blogger.com